Pasadena, TX vs Wichita Falls, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Wichita Falls
81.9
#34 nationally
Wichita Falls leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 25.7 min). Wichita Falls leads in crime level (9.6 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 81.9 (#34) |
| Population | 146,716 | 102,691 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $176,679 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $55,584 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+44.0 |
C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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B-
81.9 Score
Wichita Falls, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$176,679
Population
102,691
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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